Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2013 2014

Details for Mechanism ID: 16864
Country/Region: Mozambique
Year: 2013
Main Partner: United Nations Children's Fund
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Multi-lateral Agency
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $698,409

Severe acute malnutrition, also known as wasting, remains a public health concern in Mozambique as it affects 4 percent of the under-5 children, increasing their risk of mortality. One third of children under-5 with severe acute malnutrition need in-patient care while the rest need to be treated as out-patients with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF).

Funds for COP13 will be added on the UNICEF current field support program to procure Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in order to support the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. This will be the first year COP is planning in supporting therapeutic food for treatment of severe acute malnutrition for children.

UNICEF will provide food support in conjunction with HIV treatment and care services in order to strengthen the effectiveness and participation in these services and to improve clinical outcomes among HIV+ children. Eligibility for therapeutic food is based on nutrition status or nutritional vulnerability.

In collaboration with clinical partners, all beneficiaries will be linked to community-based peer support programs promoting adherence. Women will receive nutritional counseling and support (including education on preparing nutrient rich foods with locally available products, exclusive breastfeeding) at the facility level. The nutrition education and counseling messages received at the facility will be reinforced through community-based activities.

Funding for Care: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (HKID): $209,523

For COP13, there will be total amount of $209,523 to support on the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. UNICEF will provide food support in conjunction with HIV treatment and care services in order to strengthen the effectiveness and participation in these services and to improve clinical outcomes among HIV+ children under five with special attention for children under 2. Eligibility for therapeutic food is based on nutrition status or nutritional vulnerability.

Funding for Care: Pediatric Care and Support (PDCS): $244,443

For COP13, there will be total amount of $244,443 to support on the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. UNICEF will provide food support in conjunction with HIV treatment and care services in order to strengthen the effectiveness and participation in these services and to improve clinical outcomes among HIV+ children under five with special attention for children under 2. Eligibility for therapeutic food is based on nutrition status or nutritional vulnerability.

Funding for Treatment: Pediatric Treatment (PDTX): $244,443

For COP13, there will be total amount of $244,443 to support on the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. UNICEF will provide food support in conjunction with HIV treatment and care services in order to strengthen the effectiveness and participation in these services and to improve clinical outcomes among HIV+ children under five with special attention for children under 2. Eligibility for therapeutic food is based on nutrition status or nutritional vulnerability.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $698,409
Food and Nutrition: Commodities $698,409